Still trying to figure out how to post in the AZ thread, but anyway....... My girls don't like the stuff I have tried for the dust bath. They seem to like really fine dirt, but I can't find that anywhere. What mix do you use that your girls like??
These are some different coops I am considering. It will be on the east side of my house (so shade in the afternoon) with a big run.
I want something cute, easy to clean and big enough for 8-10 chickens (some bantams). Is the white coop too enclosed for the summer nights here...
Is the rule of thumb of 4 square feet per chicken, for sleeping in the coop or for overall space? I have a big run area so the chickens won't be in the coop much unless they are sleeping. How big of a coop do I really need?